Just to let you know that I did finally write to David Blunkett and cc to Tony Blair about the government's position and rhetoric on asylum. Haven't got anything back from David Blunkett except to acknowledge that he received my letter but today 10 Downing Street has written saying that 'Mr Blair has taken careful note of the contents [of my letter].'
ok I know it's a standard response, but I definitely have the illusion of living in a democracy today.